Cognitive psychotherapy is most likely to be appropriate in the care of a client who has been diagnosed with which one of the following?
A) Anaclitic depression
B) Moderate depression
C) A mood disorder due to a general medical condition
D) Postpartum psychosis
Ans: B
Cognitive psychotherapy is as effective as antidepressant medication in the treatment of mild-to-moderate depression. It is less likely to address depression that has a demonstrated medical etiology. The primary treatment for postpartum psychosis is medication. Therapy is not relevant in cases of anaclitic depression since the problem occurs in infants.
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